When is Presidents Day 2015 Date & Events

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Presidents Day 2015 Calendar Date & EventsPresidents Day History President’s Day, or Washington’s Birthday as it is still legally known, was originally designed as a celebration of George Washington’s birthdate. In 1880, Congress voted to make this the first national holiday which honored an individual. In 1968, Congress enacted the Uniform Monday Bill, to give workers as many long weekends as possible. This moved as many holidays to a standard Monday each year. Many states were already honoring Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, February 12th, and this celebration was combined with George Washington’s birthday, for one federal holiday. It is observed on the third Monday in February each year.

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About Presidents Day

According to the Julian calendar, Washington was born February 11, 1732. The Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1752, changing Washington’s birthday to February 22.

Since 1888, Washington’s Farewell Address has been read aloud in the U.S. Senate on February 22nd.

George Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, first U.S. President, and President of the Constitutional Convention.

Presidents Day never falls on Washington’s actual birthdate (Feb. 22). The third Monday in February can never be any later than February 21st.